Methane emitter DZA_S_100
Flare in Algeria. Satellites have detected 6 methane plumes here since 18 Apr 2022, most recently on 25 Mar 2026.
6
Plumes
1
Plumes, last 12 months
8,706 kg/h
Largest detected rate
1,852 kg/h
Typical (median) rate
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Who likely operates it
Sonatrach Plausible
Evidence
- State company Sonatrach operates or co-operates nearly all Algerian fields and pipelines.
Response so far
- Source type
- Flare
- UNEP notified
- Yes
- Operator responded to UNEP
- No
- First seen
- 18 Apr 2022
- Last seen
- 25 Mar 2026
- Coordinates
- 28.57646, 7.65553 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)
Plume history
| Detected | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Mar 2026Oil & gas | 1,140 kg/h | Sonatrach Plausible | View |
| 16 Sep 2024Oil & gas | 590 kg/h | Sonatrach Plausible | View |
| 14 Sep 2024Oil & gas | 2,565 kg/h | Sonatrach Plausible | View |
| 25 Aug 2024Oil & gas | 3,613 kg/h | Sonatrach Plausible | View |
| 16 Jun 2024Oil & gas | 859 kg/h | Sonatrach Plausible | View |
| 18 Apr 2022Oil & gas | 8,706 kg/h | Sonatrach Plausible | View |
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